A man falling into the sea grabs even a snake.

What it means

Desperation changes what we will accept. A drowning person takes any help, even dangerous help. Notice when you are deciding from panic, and make your big choices before you are in deep water.

The source

"A man falling into the sea grabs even a snake." This Turkish proverb is recorded in Turkish Proverbs Translated into English (S. Lazarus, Venice, 1880). Translated by Mekhitarist translators (S. Lazarus, Venice), 1880.

"He that falls in the sea, takes hold of the serpent to be saved."

Mekhitarist translators (S. Lazarus, Venice), 1880, Turkish Proverbs Translated into English (S. Lazarus, Venice, 1880). Text read at archive.org.

Who said it

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Questions

What does "A man falling into the sea grabs even a snake." mean?

Desperation changes what we will accept. A drowning person takes any help, even dangerous help. Notice when you are deciding from panic, and make your big choices before you are in deep water.

Who said "A man falling into the sea grabs even a snake."?

Turkish proverb. Source: Turkish Proverbs Translated into English (S. Lazarus, Venice, 1880).

What is the original wording?

He that falls in the sea, takes hold of the serpent to be saved (Mekhitarist translators (S. Lazarus, Venice), 1880). Translated by Mekhitarist translators (S. Lazarus, Venice), 1880.

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